Culvert Pipe - Highway

Portage County, Wisconsin is seeking bids to establish a contract for culvert pipe supply for its Highway Department's 2021 projects. The procurement involves multiple types of culvert pipes, including plastic high-density polyethylene (AASHTO M294 type S), galvanized corrugated steel pipe, aluminized corrugated steel pipe, and polymer-coated corrugated steel pipe. Pipe specifications require sizes ranging from 12 to 128 inches in diameter, available in 20-foot, 24-foot, and 30-foot lengths with straight cuts and coupled bands. Bidders must submit unit prices for each pipe type and size using the provided Bid Offer Form, with pricing including delivery costs and reflecting governmental discounts. The bid was due by 2:00 PM on February 23, 2021, with a public bid opening scheduled at the same location. Potential suppliers must submit an original and one copy of their bid, including a Signature and Authority Affidavit Form, References Sheet, Bid Offer Form, and manufacturer's warranty statement. Evaluation criteria include being an original manufacturer or authorized distributor with three years of highway products business experience, providing three references, and submitting a warranty policy statement.

The contract opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Eligible bidders must deliver pipes F.O.B. destination freight prepaid to 850 Cubbie Lane, Plover, Wisconsin, with deliveries accepted Monday through Thursday between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM based on full load orders. The contract term runs from the date of award through December 31, 2021, with pricing remaining firm for 45 calendar days after bid opening. Portage County reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and terminate the contract at its sole discretion with 30 days' written notice (or without notice if health and safety are threatened). The county is exempt from federal excise and Wisconsin sales taxes. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the county plans to establish a call list of distributors to be used on an as-needed basis throughout the year, with selection based on price and availability. Potential suppliers should note that the contract can be canceled for non-appropriation of funds or failure to comply with contract terms.